Amid pick up in domestic demand and a firming global trend, zinc prices rose by 0.50% to Rs 101 per kg in futures trade today.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, zinc for delivery in October traded higher by 50 paise, or 0.50%, to Rs 101 per kg, with a business turnover of 1,686 lots.
November zinc edged up by 40 paise, or 0.39%, to 102.30 per kg, with a business turnover of 209 lots.
Marketmen said besides pick up in demand in the spot market, a firm global trend after data showed China's industrial production, retail sales and fixed-asset investment accelerated in September, boosted demand outlook for industrial metals, helping zinc to trade higher at futures trade here.
Meanwhile, zinc gained 0.4% on the London Metal Exchange.